MSG Free Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

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This golden, fragrant iced tea is the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Simmering fresh ginger and ground turmeric together before steeping the black tea pulls out every bit of warmth and depth from those ingredients, giving you a brew that's bold and layered without any artificial shortcuts. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness, while fresh lemon juice and a pinch of black pepper add brightness and a subtle kick that keeps each sip interesting. Store-bought flavored teas and bottled drinks are notorious for sneaking in additives and flavor enhancers, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. The straining step is a small but satisfying move — you press the ginger solids to squeeze out every last drop of flavor before chilling the whole pitcher down with ice. It comes together in one saucepan and a pitcher, which makes cleanup genuinely painless. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and it's the kind of refreshing, feel-good drink you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the tea

4 cups water
4 black tea bags
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tsp ground turmeric
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1 pinch black pepper

For serving

2 cups ice cubes
lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the water, sliced ginger, ground turmeric, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is a deep golden-yellow and fragrant.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep for 4 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags.

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